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Rafael Rubber Band Holder - Aqua
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Rafael is a unique little chap who'll keep your desk tidy and organise rubber bands by wrapping them round his head or holding them in his hand. He comes with 3 rubber bands for you to make a start and is weighted, so he'll stay stable on his feet even if your wrap loads of rubber bands around his head. A stylish and fun desk organiser for the home or office, the more rubber bands you store, the bigger his head will grow! - A.D.
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Bayonne is the telephony server of the GNU project. It offers a script-driven threaded multi-line state event telephony service on GNU/Linux, xBSD, and Microsoft Windows for building voice response systems, and uses telephony plugins for runtime driver configuration. It also features "TGI" for making Perl applications "telephony aware". It may be used to build telephony-based system administration, home automation, automated attendant, v-commerce, and voice messaging systems.
SuperTux is a side-scrolling platform game. The hero in this game is Tux the Penguin, the game's only reference to Linux. On the journey to rescue Penny, who has been kidnapped by evil Nolok, Tux faces 23 different kinds of bad guys while jumping and running through 101 beautifully-drawn levels. The soundtrack is available on last.fm and similar sites.
cw is a non-intrusive real-time ANSI color wrapper for common Unix-based commands. It is designed to simulate the environment of the commands being executed, so that if a person types 'du', 'df', 'ping', etc. in their shell it will automatically color the output in real-time according to a definition file containing the color format desired. It has support for wildcard match coloring, tokenized coloring, headers/footers, case scenario coloring, command-line- dependent definition coloring, and includes over 50 pre- made definition files.
netscript is a portable/multi-platform, lightweight TCP/UDP socket scripting system. It is intended to automate situations, built on a word-to-word ruleset response system. It includes wildcard support, character replacement, random replacement, argument inclusion, server timeout, initial send, display altering, multiple character dump formats, telnet protocol support, logging, program to socket dumping, executable ruleset support, reverse binding, module support, data truncation, data formatting, permission options, virtual hosting support, history storage, dynamic storage variables, directory placement, character omitting, timed rules, background support, syslog support, routing support, socket options, interactive mode, and graphical user interface support.
Cassandra is a scientific data viewer based on VTK. Cassandra provides dynamic interaction with the VTK pipeline and enables the user to load plug-ins dynamically in order to perform specific tasks in data manipulation and visualisation. Cassandra is open and modular, and can easily be extended to new filters through a set of dynamically loadable plug-ins. A plug-in template is provided to help users to develop and share their own plug-ins. This approach allows users to perform complex filtering without any specific knowledge of VTK or C++.
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FrAid (Fr[actal] Aid) is a programming language that is appropriate for mathematical computations, visualization, batch processing, and more. It features both a standalone application that provides a programming environment for the language and a system for integrating the language with Java. The Java interface allows mathematical equations and formulas to be used with Java code, making it easier to process numerical computations, symbolic computations, imaging, CAD, and more.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- At about 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 9, 2010, Jeffrey Scott Fish, James Eugene Fish and Steven Swain were at work at AL Solutions, a small metals recycling plant along the Ohio River in New Cumberland.
Outside the Hancock County facility, witnesses heard a loud thud and metal hitting the floor. An explosion ripped through the building. Flames shot in all directions.
The two Fish brothers, 39 and 38 years old, died inside from heat and smoke inside the building. Swain, 27, made it out, but suffered burns over most of his body. He died four days later in a Pittsburgh hospital.
Two years later, AL Solutions quietly continues to fight federal workplace safety citations related to the incident. Lawyers for the family still file papers in their pursuit of a lawsuit against the company's Wall Street ownership.
Meanwhile, the Obama administration's Department of Labor continues to sit on rules that could help prevent combustible dust fires like the one that killed Swain and the Fish brothers.
And now, the federal Chemical Safety Board is on the verge of dropping its investigation into the AL Solutions fire. Agency officials cite budget and staffing constraints, and say completing the probe would likely not provide much new information about the dangers of combustible dust.
"It fits into the broader problem with the lack of dust regulation in the United States," said Daniel Horowitz, the board's managing director. "I'm not sure how much impact one additional case has on that overall picture."
For years, the CSB has been urging labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration to set standards to protect workers from combustible dust explosions and fires.
In a landmark 2006 report, the board identified 281 dust fires and explosions that killed 119 workers and injured 718 others between 1980 and 2006. Last year, the board said there had since been another 17 deaths in dust incidents -- including the three fatalities at AL Solutions. The Center for Public Integrity, which has investigated the issue extensively, reports that these numbers are likely significant understatements.
"The CSB has concluded that combustible dust explosions are a serious hazard in American industry, and that existing efforts inadequately address this hazard," the board said in its report, released six years ago last month.
Initially under the Obama administration, OSHA announced plans to take up the CSB's recommendations for a combustible dust standard. Earlier this year, OSHA moved the matter to its "long-term" agenda, and said it had no timetable for issuing even a draft rule.
"This means we are continuing to work on this project but we are not projecting a next action and date at this time," agency officials said earlier this year.
Agency officials did not respond to a request for an interview with OSHA chief David Michaels for this story.
'The highest quality product'
Located near Weirton in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle, the AL Solutions plant recycles titanium and zirconium. On its website, the firm touts "proprietary technology to recycle" these metals into "high quality alloying additions to aluminum."
"We are focused to deliver the highest quality product and service to our customers while also providing a valuable recycling outlet to the titanium and zirconium processing industries," the company says.
But the December 2010 incident wasn't the first time workers died at the New Cumberland facility.
Under the previous owners, a company called Jamegy Inc., a worker was killed in August 1995 by a hydrocarbon leak that caused a fireball, according to OSHA records. The company paid a $500 fine for a serious workplace safety violation.
Then, in July 2006, also under Jamegy's ownership, a worker died in a fire that occurred while he was cleaning excess zirconium scrap from the bottom of a mixing tank. Jamegy paid $5,100 in fines.
After the July 2006 death, federal safety inspectors didn't step foot in the New Cumberland facility again for more than four years -- until they responded to the December 2010 fire.
The day of the fire, Jeffrey "Scotty" Fish was known, was operating a blender that mixes titanium and zirconium into a homogenous material. Jimmy Fish and Steven Swain were running presses that compact the material into hockey puck-shaped disks.
Investigators still aren't sure what sparked the fire, and say they might never know. It could have been a spark-producing tool, or a lack of proper grounding and bonding of metal processing equipment, federal officials have said.
The facility had no instrumentation, so there's really no data on conditions leading up to the incident. All three workers who were inside the building at the time died, so there are no eyewitnesses to interview.
But federal investigators say they do know that AL Solutions had not installed an effective vacuum or other system to control dust in the building where the incident occurred, despite internal design documents that recommended limiting dust in the area.
"The company had taken to storing this metal dust inside this room, and previously they had been told to limit the amount of flammables in the room, and over time that had eroded until they were storing lots of barrels of this combustible dust in this room," said CSB investigator Mark Wingard.


text: CuFi-1 (ATCC® CRL-4013™) Organism: Homo sapiens, human / Cell Type: Epithelial cells immortalized E6/E7 and hTERT expression / Tissue: Lung; epithelium, bronchus / Disease: Cystic fibrosis General Information Characteristics Culture Method Specifications History Documentation Print Email Share Share this product Facebook Twitter Google+ Permits and Restrictions View Permits View Restrictions Organism Homo sapiens, human Tissue Lung; epithelium, bronchus Cell Type Epithelial cells immortalized E6/E7 and hTERT expression Product Format frozen Morphology Epithelial-like Culture Properties Adherent Biosafety Level 2 [cells contain SV40 and HPV viral DNA sequences] Disease Cystic fibrosis Age 14 years Gender Female Applications These cell lines may be useful models for studying ion physiology, therapeutic interventions for cystic fibrosis and innate immunity [Pubmed: 12676769]. Storage Conditions Liquid nitrogen vapor phase Karyotype This is a near-diploid human cell line of female origin with a modal chromosome count of 46 and a polyploidy rate of 27%. There were two copies of a karyotypically normal X-chromosome present in most of the cells. Overall, some of the cells contained chromosomal abnormalities, with most consistent being trisomy 20. Images Derivation Human airway epithelial (HAE) cell line, CuFi-1, was derived from lung of a 14-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis by dual retroviral infection with HPV-16E6/E7-LXSN [Pubmed: 1845902] and hTERT-LXSN [Pubmed: 9817205]. Comments The cells do not undergo growth arrest in cell culture due to exogenous expression of the telomerase and E6/E7 genes. CuFi-1 cells are homozygous for the delta F508 cystic fibrosis-causing mutation (delta F508/delta F508). Another hTERT-immortalized cell line, derived from normal HAE is also available as ATCC CRL-4011 (NuLi-1). Both cell lines, when seeded on semipermeable filters and grown at the air-liquid interface, are capable of forming polarized differentiated epithelia that exhibit transepithelial resistance and maintain the ion channel physiology expected of each genotype. Complete Growth Medium These cells are grown in a serum-free medium: BEGM (Bronchial Epithelial Growth Medium, Serum-free) from Lonza (BEGM Bullet Kit; CC-3170) made of BEBM basal medium and SingleQuot additives (ATCC does not use gentamycin-amphotericin B) supplemented with 50 µg/ml G-418. Subculturing Note: The culture flasks should be pre-coated with 60 μg/mL solution of Human Placental Collagen Type IV. (Sigma Cat. No. C-7521) at least 18 hours in advance then air-dried and rinsed 2-3 times with Dulbeccos Phosphate Buffered Saline. Volumes used in this protocol are for 75 cm2 flasks; proportionally reduce or increase amount of dissociation medium for culture vessels of other sizes. Remove and discard culture medium. Add 2.0 to 3.0 mL of Trypsin-EDTA solution to flask and observe cells under an inverted microscope until cell layer is dispersed (usually within 5 to 15 minutes). Note: To avoid clumping do not agitate the cells by hitting or shaking the flask while waiting for the cells to detach. Cells that are difficult to detach may be placed at 37°C to facilitate dispersal. To remove Trypsin-EDTA solution, add 2.0 to 3.0 mL of 1% FBS in Dulbecco's Phosphate buffered Saline and aspirate cells by gently pipetting. Transfer cell suspension to a centrifuge tube and spin at approximately 125 x g for 5 to 10 minutes. Discard supernatant. Resuspend the cell pellet in fresh growth medium. Add appropriate aliquots of the cell suspension to new culture vessels. An inoculum of 1 x 103 to 3 x 103 viable cells/cm2 is recommended. Incubate cultures at 37°C. Subculture when cell concentration is between 1 x 104 and 2 x 104 cells/cm2. Subcultivation Ratio: 1:5 Medium Renewal: Every 2-3 days (do not exceed 3 days) Note: For more information on enzymatic dissociation and subculturing of cell lines consult Chapter 13 in Culture Of Aminal Cells: A Manual of Basic Techniques by R. Ian Freshney, 5th edition, published by Wiley-Liss, N.Y., 2005. Cryopreservation Freeze medium: BEGM with 30% FBS and 10% DMSOStorage temperature: liquid nitrogen vapor phase Culture Conditions Atmosphere: 5% CO2 in air recommended Temperature: 37°C STR Profile Amelogenin: XCSF1PO: 12D13S317: 11,13D16S539: 11,14D5S818: 12D7S820: 8,11THO1: 6,9.3TPOX: 8,11vWA: 17,20 Population Doubling Level (PDL) As part of our quality control, we have tested this cell line for its ability to grow for a minimum of 15 population doublings after recovery from cryopreservation. We have also compared its karyotype, telomerase expression level, growth rate, morphology and tissue-specific markers when first recovered from cryopreservation with that of cells at 10+ population doublings to ensure that there is no change in these parameters and that the cells are capable of extended proliferation. Name of Depositor AJ Klingelhutz Year of Origin 2000 References Halbert CL, et al. The E7 gene of human papillomavirus type 16 is sufficient for immortalization of human epithelial cells. J. Virol. 65: 473-478, 1991. PubMed: 1845902 Bodnar AG, et al. Extension of life-span by introduction of telomerase into normal human cells. Science 279: 349-352, 1998. PubMed: 9454332 Zabner J, et al. Development of cystic fibrosis and noncystic fibrosis airway cell lines . Am. J. Physiol. Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 284: L844-L854, 2003. PubMed: 12676769 Kiyono T, et al. Both Rb/p161NK4a inactivation and telomerase activity are required to immortalize human epithelial cells. Nature 396: 84-88, 1998. PubMed: 9817205 Permits These permits may be required for shipping this product: Customers located in the state of Hawaii will need to contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to determine if an Import Permit is required. A copy of the permit or documentation that a permit is not required must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment. License agreement required for commercial customer uses. This material is distributed for research purposes only. A signed addendum to the ATCC Material Transfer Agreement must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment. Basic Documentation Product Sheet Certificate of Analysis MSDS Other Documentation Cell Micrograph Restrictions This material is subject to claims under U.S. Patent Nos. 6,261,836 and 6,337,200, other pending patent applications, and foreign counterparts thereof. It is required that either the Addendum for Commercial and For-Profit Organizations or the Addendum for Noncommercial and Academic Organizations, as appropriate, be signed and returned to ATCC before shipment. References Halbert CL, et al. The E7 gene of human papillomavirus type 16 is sufficient for immortalization of human epithelial cells. J. Virol. 65: 473-478, 1991. PubMed: 1845902 Bodnar AG, et al. Extension of life-span by introduction of telomerase into normal human cells. Science 279: 349-352, 1998. PubMed: 9454332 Zabner J, et al. Development of cystic fibrosis and noncystic fibrosis airway cell lines . Am. J. Physiol. Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 284: L844-L854, 2003. PubMed: 12676769 Kiyono T, et al. Both Rb/p161NK4a inactivation and telomerase activity are required to immortalize human epithelial cells. Nature 396: 84-88, 1998. PubMed: 9817205


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Religious scholars believe this afflicting of souls written about in the Torah refers to the command to fast. Members of Temple Beth El in Anniston will willingly withhold from eating or drinking from sundown Tuesday to sundown Wednesday. The fasting is part of the collective spiritual practice marking Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year for those of the Jewish faith.
The Jewish High Holy Days began Sept. 16 with Rosh Hashanah and will end with the blast of a shofar on Yom Kippur at sundown on Wednesday, when the congregation of Temple Beth El will come together to break the fast.
For thousands of years, and across nearly all religious and ethnic boundaries, people have fasted for faith.
In Exodus 34:28, it is written that Moses "was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights; he did neither eat bread, nor drink water. And he wrote upon the tables the words of the covenant, the ten commandments."
Irving Bloom, one of two rabbis serving Temple Beth El, said that fasting on Yom Kippur is a way for the faithful to focus on God. It is a day of introspective prayer and repentance, and fasting helps center the mind on what is important, and away from what is not.
The literal meaning of "Yom Kippur" is "day of atonement." Broken into syllables, Bloom said the word becomes "at-one-ment," which to him means "the day when you are to be at one with yourself, with your community, with your God. A unifying, spiritual kind of day."
One of the motivations for fasting, Bloom said, "is to humble one's self and to try to shut out outside thoughts, so that one can concentrate on the spirit and the spiritual, rather than the material aspects of life."
For 24 hours, there can be no food or water, as minds and hearts are turned toward repentance.
In the Jewish tradition, fasting at certain holidays usually begins around the age of 13, Bloom said. But for those who are sick or have a medical problem, "it is imperative that they not fast," Bloom said, and they are specifically told that they must eat.
Temple member Steve Whitton said fasting is a way to focus on "who we basically are. A lot of times, so much is coming at us that we tend to get away from that often. And this is a very quiet, introspective way to come back to that sort of thinking."
At sundown on Wednesday, after the contemplative hours of prayer have ceased, the congregation will come together in the synagogue's social hall and break the fast with a shared meal. It's that connectedness at the end of Yom Kippur that Whitton said he especially cherishes.
"There is that introspection while you're worshiping, and then you come back to embracing, both literally and figuratively, others," Whitton said. "You've had your introspection, and then you go back to the world."


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Toy Story 3: Loyalty Above All Else
Toy Story 3 is the third in a trilogy of movies about animated toys who take on distinct personalities when their owners leave the room. Beginning in 1995 with Toy Story and 1999 with Toy Story 2, viewers have watched a boy named Andy grow up with his toys, unaware of the chicanery and drama that takes place behind his back. In this installment Andy is a high school graduate who is confronted with the perplexing choice of what to do with his childhood toys when he leaves for college. Through a series of miscues his toys end up in a daycare where they are unfortunately placed in the toddler room. The toys are not age appropriate for toddlers and find themselves beaten senselessly on a daily basis. They request a tranfer from the mob boss of the toy world, Lotso the teddy bear, who informs them that they will be imprisoned there permanently so that toys with more "seniority" can avoid being abused by the toddlers. The rest of the movie chronicles their creative attempt to escape the security measures Lotso has put in place and return to Andy.
This movie is one of a series by Pixar and Disney which centers on the theme of loyalty. This theme is central to other productions of theirs such as Up, Finding Nemo, Lilo and Stitch, Ratatouille, and Toy Story 2, just to name a few. While loyalty is certainly an important virtue that parents want to instill in their children, one has to wonder why Disney and Pixar continue to hammer away at it in film after film. One has to wonder if they've simply run out of interesting things to say to children. My guess is that loyalty is a safe theme that most everyone can appreciate. Safe themes make for safe investments by movie studios. But I don't go to movie to see something safe, and neither do most children. The best films are those that challenge the viewer to see the world in a different way. This film doesn't. It's an attempt by the studios to breathe life into an old idea without having much new to say. The fact that they are offering it in 3-D adds something more to its appeal. Your children will love the movie, don't get me wrong. But adults who go with them will most likely experience deja vu all over again. I give it three stars out of five.
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Being unemployed has kept me pretty busy. I helped with two hot air flights yesterday, Friday. The morning flight was the couple's 22nd wedding anniversary. Great timing for a great time. So happy to have shared the occasion with them.
In between balloon flights I helped three hours at the Waukesha County Food Pantry, fourth time this week. The volunteers at the Pantry are the friendliest. I have to recommend the Pantry if you have time to help with it. They're doing a wonderful service for the community, something I may appreciate more myself later if I don't find work soon.
Let's Settle The Lake Michigan Water Issue
I have a simple question and suggestion about the escalating divide that seems to be tearing our city apart. Ok, granted that having Lake Michigan water is the surest solution to our supply and quality woes. But what good does all this planning do if the governing bodies of the great lakes does not approve our application? Further, is OUR DNR working with us or against us?
For you who like conspiracy theories, is this a Rahm Emanual moment of taking advantage of a crisis? Is the Doyle administration seeing this as an opportunity to force Waukesha to be beholden to Milwaukee? A step closer to tapping into the wealth of the county? I see that Milwaukee's now charging 6.1% sales tax. As odd as it sounds, we may not make any favorable progress until Governor Walker shakes up the state government, for the better.
the reason Sunday's Journal Sentinel was so large
Normally a holiday paper would be smaller; most ads having appeared in weeks leading up to it. Not my Sunday paper. Thirteen CVS ads!
What's Happening: Jul 6 to Jul 12
Menomonee Falls Farmers Market
Sunday's Farmers Market start of season - runs through October. Main St. just west of Appleton Ave.; 9:00 - 2:00; 262-251-8797; www.menomoneefallsdowntown.com
Badgerland Water Ski Show
Weekly Waterski show featuring pyramids, barefoot waterskiing, jumping and chorus lines on the water. Great FREE family fun. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show. Frame Park; 7pm; 414-640-6361; www.badgerland.org
Is Mayor Scrima looking for the "Deus ex machina" in his Waukesha tragedy?
Deus ex machina...A deus ex machina (Latin for "god from the machine"; plural: dei ex machina) is a plot device whereby a seemingly inextricable problem is suddenly and abruptly solved with the contrived and unexpected intervention of some new character, ability, or object.
Let's recount Jeff Scrima's first 3 months in office as Mayor of Waukesha:
- You alienate City Administrators, paid City consultants, Committee Chairs, many of the Common Council, and polarize (read the "Comments" following any article on Mayor Scrima in JSOnline) a large part of the Community
- You tape record, without permission, a meeting with 2 of the City's top Administrators
- You send the print media copies of internal memos from you to a Department Head
- You promise, again and again and per your campaign promises, alternates to the City's planned request for Milwaukee water. No feasible plan produced to date!
- You are caught using a Milwaukee bloggers exact statement and using it as if your own
- You are "suspected" of responding to criticisms under other names (exact verbiage was used in those responses matching your own earlier published statements)
- You have completely discounted outside petitions authored by many Community Business Owners and Leaders asking you to reconsider your water stance
- You unquestionably had a "major difference of opinion" with the City Administrator whereby she has been taken out of your sphere of control. And based on the Common Council's decision and end result - you and/or your actions were the reason for this action.
- You discount these same leaders with a coy, all-encompassing "They don't live here..."
- You hire a non-Waukesha business to paint your Waukesha Mayor's office
- You put Waukesha in a negative light in editorial comments - as recently (and extremely well put) as a July 15th JS editorial
- And the list goes on.....
What's Happening: July 13 to July 19
Badgerland Water Ski Show
Waterski show featuring pyramids, barefoot waterskiing, jumping and chorus lines on the water. Great FREE family fun. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show.. Frame Park; 7pm; 414-640-6361; www.badgerland.org
Waterfront Wednesday Concert- Hattrick
This free musical series is held weather permitting. Join each week for a variety to music. Pewaukee Lakefront; 6-9:00pm; 262-695-9735; www.positivelypewaukee.com
"Grown Ups" Stretches the Definition
"Grown Ups" is the latest offering from director Dennis Dugan. Given Dugan's penchant for juvenile comedies starring Saturday Night Live graduates, the viewer should be clued into the genre long before the first frame begins to roll. The plot revolves around a reunion of five childhood basketball players after the death of their awe inspiring coach. Though the viewer is given an image of each player's personality during adolesence, and though they remain fairly true of the character of their youth, the viewer is struck by just how different each turned out. Adam Sandler (who else?) plays Lenny Feder, the biggest agent in Hollywood with the trophy wife (Salma Hayek), the huge house, and two spoiled sons (they actually text their order for hot chocolate to the maid while playing a video game). Kevin James stars as Eric, the family guy with a wife who still nurses their four year old; David Spade is Marcus the womanizer; Chris Rock portrays Kurt the henpecked husband of the very pregnant Deanne (Maya Rudolph); and Rob Schneider plays Rob the hippie with the wife who probably qualifies for the senior menu at the local diner.
Each of these characters has one or more moments of clarity regarding the meaning of life during this brief stay with their buddies and their families. And they all come away from the experience with a renewed appreciation for the important people in their lives. The movie awkwardly ambles toward a climax in which they have an opportunity for a rematch against the team they beat for the state championship when they were young. The movie has a number of funny moments, most of which involve the revelation that none of them have their lives completely together. Unfortunately the writers attempt to parlay friendly normal male trash-talking (AKA bonding) into a race to see how many jokes they can insert within a short span of time. In other words, they tried too hard to be funny. The result was some rather tiresome stretches of film. What does work is the fact that the characters did not end up taking themselves so seriously. They were goaded reluctantly into this rematch and winning doesn't end up being as important as the relationships they have developed. I also was glad that the writers elected not to go for an easy feelgood ending where Deanne suddenly goes into early labor, thus forcing everyone to discard their differences. Rudolph is funnier as a domineering pregnant working woman.
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Waukesha city administrator leaves school as husband joins
The Waukesha School Board approved hiring the husband of Waukesha City Administrator Lori Luther for the district's new STEM Academy at its Wednesday night meeting.
The vote came after Luther had submitted a letter resigning from the STEM Academy's governing board, effective the same day as the vote, said Jack Bothwell, the district's executive director of human resources.
Mark Neumann, Step Aside Honorably!
One man does not a race make. Historically, several people running for a single office is a good thing until it degrades to negatives and exaggerations. In my perfect world, a candidate is kept in a vacuum from knowing their fellow candidates, puts forth their best arguments for their election and is judged on those merits.
However, the race for governor is far from usual. Extravagant spending without considering the long term consequences, spending federal money like it is manna from Heaven and not understanding the "free puppy"* consequences of it and a failure to understand how high taxes, fees and excessive regulation costs jobs, make this election far from usual.
The Ugly Years
We can all relate, can't we?
Mine? Sixth - ninth grade; a time of great upheaval. Not only was I navigating the murky waters of adolescence; with my family's disassemble by divorce and reassemble via remarriage, but I hated the way I looked.
When Harold told me this morning there was no drinking in his Mini I thought yeah, no problem. No drinking and driving. No problem. He seriously didn't want me drinking in his 2002 baby; his Mini Cooper with 385,000 miles on the odometer, so I ditched the coffee. I really wanted the ride.
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One of Sir Fido's favorite p-mail servers crashed last night. One less place to leave an instant message.
Too much drinking? Evidence points to something more potent than radium-tainted Waukesha water.
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WaukeshaNow is about what is going on in Waukesha. Having said that, nowhere is the controversy about our water situation so heated as on the op-ed pages of the Waukesha Freeman. That is not to say that JSOnline does not have it share of information and comments about the situation either.
My observation is the plethora of comments that are anonymous. That includes nicknames that serve in no way to identify the writer. Observing the writing style of many of these verses of vitriol, I see enough in common that I question if most of them are from but a few people writing under the different nicknames and the cloak of anonymity? I think the Freeman is using poor journalistic judgment and I have written them saying so.
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Flight for Life had it's second annual blood drive at their Waukesha hangar today. Fairly good turnout too. Around forty donors including me.
Clocks, Barrels, Signs, and Murals.
The clock tower is no longer "hands free".
Over my past few years of living downtown, I have become accustomed to the sound of church bells sounding the hours of the days as they pass.
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I just returned from UFC 93 and have an interesting tidbit. As those who have attended a live event know, there is usually a 20 to 30 minute break between the preliminary and main card. I used this time to visit briefly with Alistair Overeem who along with Semmy Schilt caused quite a stir in the O2. I asked him when we'd see him in the Octagon and he replied, "I don't know but it might be sooner then you think."
This came about five minutes after he spoke with Dana White cageside and it seems that both want it to happen. My thoughts are that Overeem will debut at UFC 99 in Germany and there is a possibility that Schilt will as well. It makes perfect sense as both are from the Netherlands and the event will be held in Cologne, Germany only hours away. Plus the UFC does not have a TV presence in Germany like they do in the U.K. so it will need to rely heavily on "hometown" fighters.
Obviously the promotion has established itself in both England and Ireland (and by the way the Irish fans were great) and it will want to maintain the momentum with the jump to Germany. The best way to ensure ticket sales are not sluggish is to load the card with guys like Overeem, Schilt, and of course Dennis Siver who fights out of Mannheim, Germany. The UFC also has an opportunity to target U.S. Military personnel stationed in Germany. However with the event being held in Cologne it will be a pretty good distance from many of the Military fans. So based on all this it makes perfect sense that Overeem and maybe other established fighters from the region will make their UFC debuts/returns at 99.
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State Rep. Jason Smith prevailed after six rounds of voting by an 84-person committee of local Republican leaders and immediately became the favorite in a June 4 special election in the GOP-leaning 8th District.
"We're going to win this seat," Smith declared to the applause of fellow Republicans after accepting the nomination. "The fiscal responsibility in Washington, D.C., is what's destroying our country, and we've got to take control of it and get it back," he added.
At age 32, Smith would be one of the younger members of Congress, but he already has plenty of experience as a lawmaker. Smith won a special election to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2005 and, because of term limits, is now one of the most senior members of the chamber. After serving as majority party whip, his colleagues elected him in January as House speaker pro tem - the No. 2 ranking position.
On Saturday, he defeated nine other GOP candidates, including Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, former state Sen. Jason Crowell and former state party Chairman Lloyd Smith, who had been Emerson's chief of staff.
Missouri's 8th Congressional District is one of three vacant seats in the nation, but it's the only one where party leaders - not voters - are choosing the candidates. Democrats are to select their nominee next weekend.
Emerson, 62, resigned Jan. 22 to become president and CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, ending a 32-year run of family representation in Congress. Her late husband, Republican Rep. Bill Emerson, first won the seat in 1980 and served until he died of lung cancer in June 1996. Jo Ann Emerson then won an election to succeed her husband and rarely faced a formidable challenge thereafter.
Missouri's sprawling 8th District stretches south from the outer suburbs of St. Louis to the agricultural-base of the Missouri Bootheel and westward to the rolling Ozark hills. The district's residents are the poorest and least educated in Missouri, with a median household income of less than $36,000 and more than 85 percent lacking college bachelor's degrees.
A resident of rural Salem, Smith touted the fact that he drove 10,000 miles to all 30 counties in the district and visited with each committee member over the past two months. Smith is a man of many trades. He owns a fourth-generation family farm with about 30 cattle, is an attorney and also a partner in a real estate business.
During a speech Saturday before committee members began voting, Smith pledged to "bring a fresh approach" to conservative policies without trying to "speak and yell the loudest." He lead after each round of voting, gradually pick up more support as other candidates were dropped from the ballot.
Smith described himself as more conservative than U.S. House Speaker John Boehner and said his goal is "to cooperate but not compromise on your core values." He asserted that President Barack Obama and "Washington, D.C., liberals" are twisting the words of the Declaration of Independence by trying to "guarantee happiness" instead of simply assuring people have the right to pursue happiness.
Federal spending, Obama's health care law and policies that "tax the rich to give to the poor" all are making the country "less American," Smith said. "It makes us less independent, less prosperous and less free." Because there was no traditional primary, there was no mass media advertising and little need for candidates to fund raise. Consequently, the campaign was intensely personal. Many candidates met face-to-face with committee members in their homes, coffee shops or at public forums. On the eve of Saturday's meeting, for example, the eventual finalists all dined at the same restaurant in Van Buren - each seated at separate tables conversing with committee members. Their handshake campaigning continued up to the last minute before the meeting was gaveled into session Saturday.
Smith portrayed a less confrontational style than some of the other finalists.
Kinder, for example, had pledged to be Boehner's "worst headache" if he didn't get spending under control. Crowell had emphasized his record of shutting down debate in the state Senate to block spending with which he disagreed. Lloyd Smith had declared federal debt to be the "new red menace" that is destroying the nation's future.
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During Berlin Fashion Week we discovered Mes Dames, a Swedish brand that takes its inspiration from historical heroines and fictional characters. For each collection they choose a muse that perfectly represents the power and elegance of the line. The Autumn/Winter 2013 collection was inspired by Christine Granville who worked as a secret service agent during World War II and became a legend. For the campaign it is Swedish actress Vera Vitali who was chosen to step into the shoes of Christine Granville.
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Mentees in the SUCCESS Mentor Program are classified as first-generation college students who are looking for guidance and a social support group during their first year at TWU.
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In order to facilitate a supportive educational environment, SUCCESS also includes a Living Learning Community (LLC) in collaboration with University Housing. Up to forty (40) SUCCESS Mentees living in University Housing will be a part of the SUCCESS LLC on a floor in Guinn Hall. They will receive the benefit of a Resident Advisor, a Peer Advisor, as well as the team of Peer Mentors. Commuter and non-LLC students will still be able to receive all of the benefits of the program without living in the community. Sign-up for the SUCCESS LLC is on a first come first served basis through University Housing, upon selection into the program. Visit the LLC Website for more information.
- SUCCESS participants may not be a member of another learning community.
- All mentees participating in SUCCESS will be required to enroll in the University 1231: Contemporary Learning in Higher Education course, a one-hour credit course focusing on success tools for undergraduate study.
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Applications for the 2014-2015 cohort are not yet being accepted. Participation will be limited to 35-40 students. If you are interested in being a part of SUCCESS for the 2014-2015 academic year, please complete the mentee application. If you are interested in also participating in the SUCCESS living learning community also complete the LLC application:
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- An LLC application located on the LLC Website.
- Priority application deadline –May 16, 2014
- Applications received after the priority deadline will still be considered until all spots are taken. Applications will also be available at New Student Orientation during the summer.
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Blanck Mass live
Feb 29, 12:32 AM
Blanck Mass is playing a handful of live shows in March and April. These are pretty rare live outings for Benjamin John Power following on from his critically acclaimed debut from last year so if there's a show listed below near you head along.
Sat 10th March – ATP Festival (curated by Jeff Mangum) – Butlins, Minehead, UK
Fri 16th March – The Nest, Dalston, London, UK
Sun 18th March – The Art School, Glasgow, UK
Sun 25th Mar – EKKO, Utrecht, Netherlands (w/ White Hills)
Sat 14th April – AB Club, Brussels, Belgium (w/ Barn Owl)
Sun 15th April – De Kreun, Kortrijk, Belgium (w/ Walls)
Errors @ Hultsfred Festival
Feb 13, 08:49 PM
Errors have announced they're joining this year's bill for the Hultsfred Festival in Sweden. The festival runs from 14th – 16th June and you can find more information, including the line-up here
The Mixening
Feb 1, 10:02 AM
Remember Remember have put together a complete rework of their 'The Quickening' album. Featuring remixes from amongst others; The Phantom Band, Dam Mantle, Ben Butler and Mousepad, Found and The Twilight Sad you'll be able to pick up the record for a fiver on their live dates with Errors which start next week.
Dates below:
09 Feb Newcastle, The Cluny
10 Feb Manchester, Islington Mill
11 Feb Liverpool, Kazimer
12 Feb Birmingham, The Rainbow
13 Feb Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
14 Feb Bristol, Fleece
15 Feb Brighton, The Haunt
16 Feb London, XOYO
17 Feb Leeds, Cockpit
18 Feb Dublin, Grand Social
24 Feb Dundee, Doghouse
25 Feb Aberdeen, The Lemon Tree
Errors album pre-order links
Jan 6, 03:04 PM
Happy new year!
You can find a list of stockists and pre-order links for Errors' brand new album, 'Have Some Faith In Magic' below, alternatively go and visit your local independent record store and support them:
Errors direct: here
Amazon: CD
HMV: CD / 2xLP
Recordstore: ltd signed CD
Rough Trade: CD / 2xLP
Spillers: here
Play: CD
Zavvi: CD
iTunes: here
Amazon: here
Boomkat: here
The album comes out in the US on 31st January, we'll post some links for stockists there soon.
Errors: Glasgow show
Dec 6, 12:48 PM
Errors have announced their biggest headlining show in Glasgow to date. The band play The Arches on 11th May 2012.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here
Errors new single
Dec 6, 12:23 PM
You can pre-order Errors brand new single 'Pleasure Palaces' via the link below. It's released on 23rd January as a Ltd 7" (500 only) and features the exclusive b-side 'Auberchute Flyer'.
Pre-order: here
Remember Remember support Errors February 2012
Nov 29, 05:07 PM
Remember Remember have been announced as the support for Errors on their UK tour in February. Full list of dates below:
February Tour 2012:
9 // Newcastle, The Cluny
10 // Manchester, Islington Mill
11 // Liverpool, Kazimer
12 // Birmingham, The Rainbow
13 // Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
14 // Bristol, The Fleece
15 // Brighton, The Haunt
16 // London, XOYO
17 // Leeds, Cockpit 2
18 // Dublin, Grand Social
24 // Dundee, Doghouse
25 // Aberdeen, The Lemon Tree
Remember Remember also play with We Were Promised Jetpacks at the ABC in Glasgow on December 16th.
Blanck Mass: debut live show...
Nov 23, 12:37 PM
Blanck Mass whose self-titled album was released earlier this year on Rock Action will be playing his debut live show at The Shacklewell Arms in London on December 19th. £7 advance tickets available here
Here's what some people have had to say about Blanck Mass so far:
"epic, beatless excursions into the realms of proggy magnificence" The Times ****
"the perfect soundtrack to voyage through the infinite universe" Time Out
"A debut album of gorgeous distortion and space-age beauty" Loud & Quiet
"a compelling journey through the mind of a fascinating musician….one that demands multiple listens and leaves the listener wanting more at the end" – The Quietus
"One reassuringly cosmic listening experience….like Brian Eno's Apollo reimagined for the ATP generation" – Q ****
New Errors album, free download, new Tour
Nov 1, 04:17 PM
Errors have announced details of their brand new album, 'Have Some Faith In Magic'. It's released on CD, 2xLP and digital download via Rock Action on January 30th in UK and Europe. It'll be out in the US on January 31st.
The band have also announced a tour to accompany the release with a full list of dates below:
09 Feb Newcastle, The Cluny
10 Feb Manchester, Islington Mill
11 Feb Liverpool, Kazimer
12 Feb Birmingham, The Rainbow
13 Feb Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
14 Feb Bristol, Fleece
15 Feb Brighton, The Haunt
16 Feb London, XOYO
17 Feb Leeds, Cockpit
18 Feb Dublin, Grand Social
24 Feb Dundee, Doghouse
25 Feb Aberdeen, The Lemon Tree
You can download a sample of the new album. Use the link below to get hold of 'Earthscore':
"The Quickening": out today
Sep 26, 08:44 AM
Remember Remember's new album, "The Quickening" is in stores today. Go buy it!
It's available from all the online retailers listed below as well as from all good independent record shops:
Norman Records (5* Album of The Week): CD – here / LP – here
Boomkat: CD – here / LP – here
Picadilly Records: here
Rough Trade: here
Amazon: CD here / LP here
Insularis Records: here
Zavvi: here
Juno Records: here
Tesco: here
The Hut: here
Play: here
HMV: CD here / LP here
iTunes: here
Amazon: here
7Digital: here
HMV Digital: here
Virgin Media: here
Play: here
The reviews for this album have been amazing, we're genuinely stoked that people are into the record.
Mojo: 4/5
Drowned in Sound: 8/10 read
Subba Cultcha: 9/10 read
The List: 4/5 read
AU Magazine: 8/10 read
The Skinny: 4/5 read
God is In The TV: 4/5 read


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Or, at least, it did.
Today, Apalachicola sits at the center of what, Dan Tonsmeire, executive director of Apalachicola Riverkeeper,told The New York Times recently, is "not only an ecological disaster" but a crisis that "puts the livelihoods of thousands of fishermen at risk of being lost forever." It is the type of disaster that should greatly concern Alabama's lovers of the environment.
Quite simply, Florida has been warning about this for years. Thanks to a favorable court ruling, Georgia has decided it is better for the lawns of metro Atlanta to be lush and green, for the cars in metro Atlanta to be washed and clean, and for the swimming pools in metro Atlanta to be full to overflowing than for Apalachicola Bay to survive.
That might be overly harsh.
Although there has been a recent drought, the Apalachicola Bay usually bounces back from what nature throws it, but this is not nature's work. The bay also has survived irrigation withdrawals by Georgia farmers.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who asks for federal help only in the case of natural disasters — hurricanes and the like — has written the U.S. Commerce Department and asked that oyster-harvesting areas be declared a "fishing disaster."
Last year, a bipartisan effort in Congress to craft a legislative solution to control river flow — or to at least get Georgia to come to the bargaining table in good faith — was blocked by Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. One senator.
But, as Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., said, speaking of Georgia, "they want what they want."
Apparently, what Georgia wants is not what Mother Nature intended.
If Georgia and Sen. Isakson continue on this path, one day there will be a sign tacked up on the deserted wharfs and empty oysters sheds along the bay: "This was done courtesy of one state and one senator."


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In short: A challenge physically and being a circuit with off road, if wet, could be very tough.In full: A very respectable 1st event for Ashford and I am chuffed I did it. Despite recovering from and injury, I was most happy to come in just under 2hrs given that the course was part off-road and with a couple of testing hills.I did love the start / finish on track, as it lended itself to a real race atmosphere, with supporters and timing clocks.I do enjoy off road and was happy with the mix here. I imagine it would have been carnage if it had been raining.The marshals were plentiful and happy in their role. The route was generally light in traffic. The water / refreshment stations were well stocked will all sorts of goodies.The goodie bag was perhaps a light, but the medal was quality. Parking more than adequate, bag storage was very secure. Facilities champion. Staff top draw.My only niggle was the bottle-neck at the narrow bridge and it being slippy. I did witness a woman falling over there and she did appear shocked but thankfully not injured. I appreciate that this route is perhaps a club runners 10k which has been made official for the events and apart from getting some sort of temporary bridge structure in place for next year (perhaps approach the local TA / cadets to provide something and help marshal), I can think of no other solution.Overall - A quality event that I am sure will grow in popularity.Date of review: December 4, 2013
In short: My local. Great kids involvement. Good organisation. Great venueIn full: I am told this was the 3rd year for this event. I wish I had done them all as I am so local (must have been working). Our group all met up at the start point in time to watch the kids set off. Great family and friends support with loads of clapping and encouragement for the kids. They get a medal too.The mayor set started us off with a countdown (about 140 runners - several clubs represented and many solo entries). Ground was soft and mixture of grass and cinder track. A convolving route through the park. Three circuits, one water station, water only.couple of short inclines which are placed to drain and hurt. Thankfully the last 300m are downhill.Atmosphere was great with good marshalling, signage and directions. Timekeepers were on the ball for finishers. Okay medal, but disappointed that the ribbon was cut, threaded trough and tied in a knot! Why wasn't a reef knot not used? Just made the medal tatty looking.I would imagine that with some work, this venue could become something better. There is loads of ground, a play park, railway, paddling pool, bumper cars, bouncy castle for the kids, toilets, cafe and parking. On that note I was told that council demanded car park fees. I understand that ordinarily there are no fees for parking! Sneaky.I will do this event again as the little club need support.Thanks to all involved.Date of review: September 9, 2013
In short: OVEN HOT - slick event, special race - hard work.In full: Someone turned the oven up on this one. 30 degrees, little wind....phewww!Organisation was top draw with ample parking, great facilities, FANTASTIC staff and marshals, helpers, members of public with hose pipes and jelly babies.I was anxious at the distance in this heat and had every reason to be so. Dusty path caused a few issues to begin with but can't argue as the heat cooked us all. There was no way I was going to get under 2hrs. Plenty of water stations with loads of liquid (isotonic), and also orange segments. The lake is huge (actually it's about 15 miles around - funny that!) but so very beautiful to look at (actually I was very tempted to just run on into it). The general public were very patient and full of +ve comments and encouragement.Direction spot on (simple really - keep the lake to your right). I was BLOWN away with the goods available for free at the end - SO MUCH CAKE and tasty beer (thank you cake makers). There was a band there to trump trump you in, and a very good piper too. As normal, all runners were positively family like in friendliness.Wadhurst Runners - hold you heads up high - such a fantastic event.Oh by the way - I must have drunk 2 ltrs and sweated as much into the lake it was THAT hot. Shame I had to go to work for 10 hours after and not have a BBQ with my mates. Booooo Date of review: July 7, 2013
In short: PB certainty here if you push out. Great event - has made my year 'cos I got a sub 45In full: A PB course this. I had a naff nights sleep but was defiant - I wasn't going to let sleep deprivation snatch from me what I have been desperate for these last few years - a sub 45 10K.Got to the great venue for chip pickup. Ample facilities and plenty of parking. We had a good squad out and all of us knew that the course lended itself to PB making (being flat). Weather was perfect - cool breeze and sun.I set off fast (I thought too fast as half way I was puffed), but surprised myself when I came in with a split time of 22.43. My fellow team runners caught up and helped me push out to bring in a faster 2nd split to come in at 44.18 (cracked my goal of a sub 45).The organization was slick, with a well signed route and plenty of encouraging marshals. Loads of general supporters dotted the route too and given that it was twice round the circuit, plenty of cheering from families kept the pressure on to dig deep and push on. One water station on the route - well placed, also one at the end.I would have perhaps liked a banana and squash drink to compliment a great looking medal.A big thank you to organizers, marshals, ambulance staff, cub scouts and supporters. Also thanks to the venue as well. We will be back to try and shave off more time.Date of review: May 12, 2013
In short: A tough course, 1 pure long nasty hill saps you, great views, good valueIn full: Five of our group got to this event. We registered on the day and found it great value for money. Reasonable facilities at the HQ but parking is an issue. Good to have chip timing.There is a short walk to the start (hope the householders weren't too upset with near 200 runners right outside their house. Started right on time. This route is all on road but goes mainly on less used country roads soon enough. Marshals were a few individuals in high viz and mainly a club member on a cycle leap-frogging ahead to point us in the right direction. He was encouraging enough. There is a turn off at the 1st water station (3.5 mile I think) where those doing the shorter distance leave the main group.This is where the main long nasty hill is and you have to dig deep. There is the reward of some beautifull views. Have to say that the car drivers were very patient and everybody I passed (walkers / riders) were very pleasant.There are some welcome downhills where you can get your breath back, before the inevitable up hills again.Owing to the few numbers running the longer distance spacing was such that it felt very much a solo event - thus it demands focus.The 2nd water station is well placed. I have to say (as this was my 1st attempt), not knowing the route, precise distance or location of the finish line, put me in a maximum effort mindset.It's a strange finish location all the same! And its a fair walk back to where the cars are parked. If it had been raining I would have been non too pleased having to walk back soaked. It was a shame also that there were inadequate numbers of medals for finishers, and to add insult to injury, the medals weren't all the same (some clearly had previous event detail thereon, simply with a sticker for this year stuck over it).The whole thing felt as though it was a club members 'personal' run route, but perhaps in time, with more planning, a better start / finish location, it will grow into a great event.On a more positive note, I have praise for the volunteers, marshals and helpers. Chip timing is a must at events, so well done there. A special thank you to the lady that helped one of our runners who sustained an injury. This lady gave our mate a lift to the finish. Also, a marshal loaned her bike so that we could back-track to find our friend. Our mate could quite easily have been left in the field but she wasn't. Thanks.Despite looking VERY hard I didn't find any special envelope prizes :-( They must have been well hidden or all found by those ahead OR STILL THERE! ;-)Date of review: December 30, 2012
In short: Splish Splash Splosh - Great fun. Well marshalled. Good valueIn full: LOADS of people - many more than I thought would turn out for a local event BUT once I'd done the race I could see why so many people signed up - It's fun, with happy helpful marshals, slick organisation, chip timing, quality free items and a great teasing route to boot.The number of entries in fancy dress, and the quality / standard of fancy dress was impressive. I have to admit - I was the mankini man; and I hope, as has happened in other events, that my quirky effort brought a cheer to the event.Overall, this is a great event for all levels of runners. You get a great welcome and you feel part of a great tradition. Long may it continue.Date of review: December 9, 2012
In short: Fantastic atmosphere, slick organisation, great marshal support, Fun crowd.In full: A chilly morning, thankfully no rain. Massive crowd to encourage the runners. Loads of fancy dress. Loved the warm up before the race (this is becomming the norm for events - and I like it). Runners were penned in and the start was a bit slow (owing to numbers but I wasn't too bathered as i was considering this to be a fun event (had to really as I was in the mankini - how could i take ANYTHING seriously?)The marshals were great, good sinage and massive encouragement. The supporters were fun too, clapping and bell ringing. The course is challenging what with the two hills up towards the observatory (done twice). We were a team of 4 (SES Runners) and we tried to keep together. The water station was placed well (I skipped the water as I knew it would be well cold and could present a stomach cramp issue). I was encouraged on with lots of support and loads of wolf whistles and came in a respectable 50 mins. The medal, drink and sweets were good, perhaps something hot might have been better. I got a special prize of a trophy and a T-shirt from the HP sauce people. Loved the free bacon sarnie!In conclusion - a well organised, well attended, well marshaled event. The route was challenging and the party like atmospher will make this an event to remember. ThanksDate of review: November 25, 2012
In short: Hardest HR ever - Just what it should be - sorts the though from those that think they are.In full: Done all three locations now in mankini (south twice) and in all honesty this one was THE BEST. I like events that provide a challenge. I like events that create a divide between those that just want fun with a little stress, and those that want a REAL test of their metal. This was one of those runs. I completely understand the fine ballance the organisers must strike to get the numbers signed up for cost value, and then the dilemma of scaring people away. This year, Up North got it right.We were blessed with terrible weather the night BEFORE the event which set the terrain conditions on the day. It would have been quite a different thing if the weather on the day had been as it was in the afternoon! The distance was perfect (not too short to make it easy, and not too long given the effort needed to get through). I appreciate the concerns of others regarding the water hazards but as tough as they were, they certainly tested those who entered them. The first one (up to the hip in mud) - bit of a wait as the majority wanted to take a safer path. I plunged right in and then had to haul myself on the belly to get out.The second one (200m of various depths of pitch water). Much longer wait here due to single file. Fair comment regarding health and safety. I felt confident however, that everyone in the water would have helped anyone in distress (as some did). Having a boat out there might have been proved too risky (tipped over - used excessivley as a simple get out) - let alone having someone IN the water to help out. This, I think, was a calculated risk, and relied on US, THE RUNNERS, to self police / manage.The final water of significance - The bog of doom was quality. I felt like a gladiator being cheered on by the baying crowd. The mud was hip depth, tough to get out of and just what was needed to put a final coat of muck over you. Can you imagine the number of "wardrobe malfunctions" I had in my mankini? What the hell! It's all in the name of fun.I loved the hills - they took thought and effort and teamwork to climb. All I heard was the moans of people looking up behind me. Can't think what the problem was!! LOL. The whole route kept me guessing, afforded great views and plenty of mixed terrain.The organisation was slick and smooth. The marshals were very good, the spectators were the best yet. Great goddie bag, quality tech T-shirt. The medal and goodie bag presentation was fast and helped prevent further cold related issues. The hose down was a good though but WOW was it cold!A MASIVE thank you to the uniform staff that helped, the medical staff, the marshals, the organisers, the road users who were patient and the other users of the forest.Suggestions - 1) Perhaps, for all events - a free handout or signage to spectators showing the locations of the "hazard" for ease of finding. 2) Later start for the second wave, as they were soon on us and were held up - difficult I know but I felt for the lead runners. 3) Free hot drink at the end for runners.Conclusion = KEEP IT THIS TOUGH. Date of review: November 4, 2012
In short: Slaps you in the face and makes you groan Course demands respect. Weather made this interestingIn full: Owing to the recent horrendous weather, we were told that the course had been changed. I had heard that this was rated as a very hard course already, and was told at the venue that the circuit was very muddy and wet. Splendid!It was in fact 4 times round a wooded country estate with some "interesting" sharp hills, churned up muddy tracks and dirty puddles. Because of the late route change, the distance moved up to 7.14 miles. This required close watch watching to get a 10k time half way through the last circuit. Chip timing is always a good thing. The organisation was slick - (so was the route!). Marshals at points keeping us on the right track and encouraging with claps and smiles. Water station placed well. Atmosphere was chirpy and I would love to come back and "gun it" for a better time, in better conditions.Its fair to say that the organisers had put a lot of work into this. They are begging for more entries. With more people I suspect they could get a quality goddie bag set up. If it really took off, the setting lends itself for a fantastic venue for stalls, vendors and family entertainment. We were rewarded with a resonable medal, banana and drink but there was also the warm feeling of pride having completed a tough course. 1hr03m for me - happy with that seeing as I was helping my mate round. I know I can do better. Well dome Chilham and thank you.Date of review: October 21, 2012
In short: One of the best in the South EastIn full: O.M.G - I had such a wicked hangover - NEVER again will I break a promise not to drink when I have an event the next day!That aside, the PWR put on one of the best events in the South East. It was such a happy atmosphere I had to hold back the sickness I was feeling for fear of upsetting people! Seriously, the organisers and the marshals are TOP DRAW. The weather had been wet before and made for great challenging conditions on the day. The route is a good mix of woods and roads, all junctions and turns had supporters and marshals on. Warm up at first gave my stomach some extra concerns as I am sure my brain had lied about the fact that the body was gunna have to run. I zoned out at the half way mark (LOVE the digital time display here)and set my mind to getting a reasonable time. The 2 man brass band add that extra bit of fun to the event. Came in under 50, and was amazed I didn't barff...("serves you right" I hear you say). fair enough.I love this event and there's a quality medal and goodie bag at the end. Thank you PWR.Date of review: October 18, 2012
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Limping into the Iron Bowl, Alabama was 4-6, having lost five of its previous six, including an embarrassing home loss to Louisiana Tech. Meanwhile, Auburn was 8-2, just won at Georgia and was headed to the SEC Championship Game.
Rather than push his tired and nearly broken team harder in preparation for Auburn, DuBose ran lighter practices than he had most of the year. As a former player and assistant coach in the series, he figured he didn't need to motivate his players for the Iron Bowl – the game itself would take care of that.
And it did. Down-and-out Alabama put together one of its best performances of the year, and despite being an 11.5-point underdog, the Tide nearly pulled off a win. A fumble off an ill-advised late pass by Alabama allowed Auburn to kick a field goal and escape with an 18-17 win.
On the face of it, it appears that game shows just how unpredictable this series is. In a year when it looked as if Auburn was going to blow out Alabama, the Tide played the Tigers tough.
So, we should throw out the record books when these two storied rivals meet, right?
Actually, no, we shouldn't. If you threw out the record books, go outside, dig through the trash and retrieve them. Now. We'll wait on you.
Although that 1997 game certainly was exciting and marked itself as one of the best in the series, the result ended up the same as most every other Iron Bowl – the better team won.
In looking through the history of the game, it's interesting how often that happens. For such a hard-fought rivalry, the annual football game usually is awfully predictable.
Since the modern series began in 1948, there are only three games in which we truly can say without a whole lot of reservation the better team didn't win.
It happened in 1949 when Auburn entered at 1-4-3 and Alabama was 6-2-1. The Tigers won 14-13, with a missed extra point accounting for the final margin.
It happened in 1984 when Alabama had its first losing season in 27 years but managed to win 17-15 over Auburn, which failed in the closing minutes on fourth-and-goal run and on a mid-range field goal attempt.
It happened in 2002. Alabama was an 11-point favorite but gave a lackluster performance in a 17-7 loss.
You may wish to add to that list, and that's fine if you do. Auburn fans might point to the 1972 and 1989 games. But for the sake of this conversation, we're talking about which team was better, not which team was the betting favorite, as Alabama was in 1972 before losing 17-16. Also, as for the 1989 game, in which some Auburn fans seem firm in their belief that Alabama was a much better team and that Tiger Walk won the game, the point of who was better is at least debatable. According to Covers.com, the line that day was "Pick 'em," and considering Alabama and Auburn ended up tied with Tennessee for the SEC crown that year, it's not unreasonable to say Auburn was at least as good as Alabama, if not better.
According to Covers.com, the betting underdog has won the Iron Bowl six times since 1985 – Alabama won as slight underdogs in 1985, 1994 and 2001, and Auburn won as a slight underdog in 1986 and 2010 and as a big underdog in 2002. It's my belief that except for 2002, the better team won in those years – it's just that the wrong team was favored beforehand.
Again, we're talking about looking at both teams, deciding which team was better at the end of the year and then looking to see if that team also won the Iron Bowl.
In some cases -- such as 1985, 1986, 1994 and 2001 -- the team that was better in those particular years was better needed to prove it by winning on the field against its rival.
So, what does all this mean in regards to this year's game? Alabama is the clear favorite as a 10.5-point favorite. So, if the Tigers win, will it mean this is one of those rare true upsets?
But while undefeated Alabama is ranked No. 1, Auburn has lost only once and is No. 4. Would it be fair to say that if Auburn wins, it still couldn't be regarded as the best team?
This is one of those years in which it needs to play out before we can say which team is better. That's what makes this year's game so interesting.
Let's resume this discussion after the season when we can examine this game through the lens of whole season to figure out whether the best team won.
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